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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,025

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaFusion
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $18,985
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $17,502
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900 795
Safety and Security Package     595
Premium Package     395
3.0L V6     2,725
Traction control     95
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Leather seating surfaces     895
Heated front seats     295
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780 692
Safety and Security Package     518
Premium Package     344
3.0L V6     2,452
Traction control     83
Antilock brakes (ABS)     518
Leather seating surfaces     779
Heated front seats     257
Options (change) 3,625 1,075 6,390
Options (change) 3,124 911 5,643
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $32,950 $32,650 $26,025
Total Invoice $30,048 $29,892 $23,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,675
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaFusion
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,950$32,650$26,025
Adjustments for Features-1,730-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$31,220$26,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$30,048$29,892$23,795
Adjustments for Features-1,578-1,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,470$28,583$23,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaFusion
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,105$2,805$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,578-1,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082006
ModelMaximaFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.4 in
Length193.5 in190.2 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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